This Chocolate Almond Butter Avocado Smoothie Bowl is a protein-packed recipe that is created with healthy ingredients. It can be enjoyed as is or it can be decorated with your favorite breakfast bowl toppings!

Chocolate Almond Butter Avocado Smoothie Bowl topped with chopped almonds and cacao nibs, with a spoon in it, sitting on a wood cutting board.

Rich, nutty, creamy, healthy, & protein-packed. Am I missing anything? Simply put, this Chocolate Almond Butter Avocado Smoothie Bowl recipe has it all.

If you haven’t reviewed my Chocolate Avocado Protein Smoothie Bowl, I mentioned that I was taking a little break from the bowls, but after that dreamy recipe, I knew I had to keep them coming.

This creation in particular is very similar to the other creamy breakfast bowl, but with a nutty twist. And by nutty, I mean including organic raw almond butter. It’s the perfect addition to make the blend delicious & nutrient-packed!

While you can technically sip this bowl through a straw, the most fun part about it is the toppings! Get creative with it & dig into your go-to post workout breakfast!

Why You’ll Love This Healthy Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Perfect Protein Smoothie Bowl: Whether you’re making it post workout or breakfast, this Chocolate Almond Butter Avocado Smoothie Bowl recipe features 30 grams of plant based protein to keep you full & satisfied.
Loaded with Nutrition: The combination of healthy fats, plant-protein, & organic ingredients, found in this smoothie bowl will have you fully nourished.
Fully Customizable: I have listed options further down in the post to add even more wholesome goodness to your creamy protein smoothie bowl!

Avocado Smoothie Bowl Health Benefits

Besides the organic raw almond butter, the star of this chocolate protein smoothie bowl recipe is the avocado. While avocados are not the most common smoothie bowl add-in, they sure are a delicious & nutritious one. This healthy fat fruit is full of creamy benefits that you just don’t want to miss! Organic avocados offers the following health benefits:

Full of Healthy Fats for Overall Health
Promotes Healthy Digestion
Brain Boosting Focus
Helps Regulate Blood Sugar Levels
Packed with Anti-Inflammatory Compounds That May Prevent Several Diseases

Chocolate Almond Butter Avocado Smoothie Bowl Recipe topped with chopped almonds and cacao nibs, with a spoon in it, sitting on a wood cutting board.

Ingredients

Organic Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk: Any non-dairy milk works in this recipe, just be sure to use homemade or trusted brands – I like MALK Organics, Three Trees, or Native Forest.
Organic Cacao Plant Protein: Adding a scoop of protein powder helps to keep you full & satisfied longer. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content & most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, as well the recommended daily protein intake.
Organic Cacao Powder: To be clear, cacao powder is different from regular dutch cocoa powder. Check out this Cacao Powder 101 post to learn more!
Organic Raw Almond Butter: This nut butter provides some extra creaminess, protein, & healthy fats.
Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Organic ground flax seeds adds a great little boost of fiber & minerals to this smoothie bowl.
Organic Chia Seeds: Organic chia seeds add some omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, & so much more + it helps thicken this creamy chocolate smoothie bowl recipe.
Sea Salt: A healthy pinch of sea salt is rich in a ton of minerals & beautifully enhances the flavor.
Organic Avocado: Frozen is best, but fresh will do. Just be sure that it’s ripe.
Organic Frozen Banana: It’s best to use a frozen banana to create that super thick & creamy texture.

How To Make

Blend the Liquids & Powders. First, add the non-dairy milk, plant protein, cacao powder, nut butter, seeds, & sea salt, to a high-speed blender. Blend these ingredients until smooth.
Blend the Frozen Ingredients. Next, add in the frozen avocado & frozen banana. Starting on a low speed, blend until smooth and creamy. If needed, you can pause the blender, remove the lid, & scrape down the sides so that everything is fully incorporated. You may need to use a tamper &/or add a little more liquid depending on how thick/thin you like your smoothie bowls.
Serve. Pour into a chilled bowl, along with the toppings of your choice, & enjoy!

Optional Smoothie Bowl Add-Ins & Toppings

Feel free to truly make this breakfast bowl your own! Here are a few suggestions to amp-up this healthy Chocolate Almond Butter Avocado Smoothie Bowl recipe:

Organic Cacao Nibs: Wanting a little crunch to your smoothie bowl? Add anywhere between 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of organic cacao nibs. Simply add organic cacao nibs at the last minute to your smoothie, then blend once more.
Organic Greens: You can get your greens in too in this protein smoothie bowl. They blend easily & you can’t really taste them. Plus, greens are packed with so many minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. Spinach, kale, swiss chard, mustard greens, collard greens, or mixed greens all work.
Organic Toppings: Truly the list is endless. Fresh fruit, berries, nut or seed butter, nuts or seeds, grain-free granola, melted dark cacao, cacao nibs, coconut flakes, etc. Whatever your heart desires!

Tips for Making the Perfect Smoothie Bowl

Interested in how to make the absolute perfect healthy, thick, & creamy Chocolate Almond Butter Avocado Smoothie Bowl recipe? Here are my TOP tips:

Use Frozen Fruit: Adding a frozen to this smoothie is the only way to go! The ice from the frozen fruits adds thickness to the smoothie bowl, so that you can add toppings, without them sinking/drowning.
Best Blender: The Vitamix is the best high-speed blender for smoothie bowls. It comes with a tamper, which helps get things blended to achieve a thick & creamy consistency.
Liquid Amount: Start with as little liquid as possible. I like to say, you can always add more, but once you add too much, it’s really hard to go back! Pausing in between blending to scrape down sides helps as well.
How To Make: Blend your liquid & powders first, before adding your frozen ingredients. This is my personal favorite way of preparing my smoothies/smoothie bowls. By blending the liquid & powders first, it ensures that your powders blend completely.
Smoothie Blending Tip: Start your blender on low to medium speed. If you blend the smoothie too quickly from the beginning, it’s really hard for the blender to properly blend the frozen ingredients – so start lower & then gradually increase the speed.
Chill Your Bowl: There’s nothing better than a cold smoothie bowl or in this case, soft serve. Put your serving bowl in the fridge or freezer while you’re making your blend to ensure a chilled smoothie bowl at every scoop!

Smoothie Bowl FAQ’s

Do I have to use a frozen banana?

The frozen banana in this recipe gives the smoothie bowl a thick & creamy texture. If using a fresh banana, be sure to add a handful of ice cubes to achieve a cold smoothie bowl. However, if you’re looking to remove the banana altogether, because you’re allergic or simply don’t like them, you can replace it with ½ cup of frozen zucchini, frozen cauliflower, or completely omit it altogether. If you do make this smoothie bowl banana-free, I do highly recommend either adding 1 organic pitted medjool date, 1 tbsp local raw unfiltered honey, or 1 tbsp manuka honey, to maintain its sweetness.

Is it healthy to have a smoothie bowl?

Duh! I wouldn’t post something that was unhealthy. Having a smoothie bowl full of protein, healthy fats, & superfoods for a post workout breakfast is great, because you’ll be getting essential vitamins, nutrients, & protein, first thing. However, some smoothie bowls on the market or on the web can be loaded with tons of fruit, added sugar, & nonsense, making them a less healthy option.

What is the best protein powder to use?

I used an organic cacao plant protein powder for this chocolate avocado smoothie bowl recipe. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content & most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, as well the recommended daily protein intake.

How can I add protein without using protein powder?

If you don’t have cacao protein powder on hand, no worries! To increase the richness, use a total of 2 tablespoons of organic cacao powder. To amp-up protein content, you can add a tablespoon or two of organic hemp seeds, without changing the taste that much.

Can I make this smoothie recipe in advance?

Yes! Feel free to make this Chocolate Almond Butter Avocado Smoothie Bowl recipe as is or double it for later. Check out this How to Prepare Smoothies in Advance post to achieve the best results. I just don’t recommend adding the toppings until you’re ready to enjoy!

Healthy Chocolate Almond Butter Avocado Smoothie Bowl Recipe topped with chopped almonds and cacao nibs, with a spoon in it, sitting on a wood cutting board.

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Xoxo.

Christin.